Tools for the Ordinary Times

Tools for the Ordinary Times As the Easter Season comes to an end, and we prepare to celebrate Christ’s ascension from this world into heaven, we can be left with a feeling of sadness. During Lent, we tried to become closer to Christ through prayer, fasting, and charity. Having obtained this new closeness, we watched…

Testimonial of when life is tough and praying is tougher

I can’t say how many years I’ve been instructed to pray more. In the confessional, by family, on Catholic radio even. I always knew they were right of course. And at times I could take off in prayer like eagles to the sky. But I usually ended my upward journey by flying in the same…

Fearless by Eric Blehm – TCMS Book Review

Fearless by Eric Blehm TCMS Book Review I finished reading the book Fearless by Eric Blehm about two years ago, and I find I think of this story and its main character, Adam Brown, at least once a week. As men we like a challenge, and even more than that, we need to push ourselves…

Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue – TCMS Book Review

“Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue”, by Bear Woznick Sometimes when I find time to read, it is late at night, just before bed, when both my brain and body are tired. Lucky for me Bear Woznick’s book Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue grabbed my attention from the start and took me…

Beneath a Scarlet Sky – TCMS Book Review

Beneath a Scarlet Sky By: Mark Sullivan Every once in a while you read a book that keeps you thinking for days. Beneath A Scarlet Sky is one of those books. Personally, I enjoy true stories and am naturally drawn to books that have action and follow a chronological order. This book is a real…